alankarSUMMER CAMPIn order to develop creativity amongst the children, ladies ofMahagiri Enclave had organized a one week summer campprogram at Mahagiri Enclave during the month of July 09. Inthis camp, children were exposed to painting, handicraft andCut & Paste Paper work. Finally an exhibition was organized inthe evening of the final day.DRAWING COMPETITIONFor the purpose of making greeting cards for the year <strong>2010</strong>, aDrawing competition was organized at our VT Center on27.08.09 wherein our employees' children had participated.LORD BISWAKARMA PUJALord Biswakarma Puja was celebrated on 17.09.2009 atSukinda. Prayer and Pushpanjali were offered to LordBiswakarma. Immersion of Lord Biswakarma idol took placeon 18.09.09 followed with a procession. Mr.P C Ghadei,Hon'ble Minister of Finance visited our Puja pandal on thisoccasion.Top: Essay competition in progress, Bottom: MineralIdentification exercise for Students.DIWALIDiwali was celebrated at N C Mines on 17th October, 2009amidst fire cracker shows and grand dinners.SUKINDAINDEPENDENCE DAYAt the Independence Day celebration, National Flag washoisted by Mr. S. Bhargava, DGM(Mech) at Sukinda inpresence of employees.GANESH POOJAGanesh Pooja was celebrated at our Mahagiri Enclave on23.08.2009 with Prayer and Puspanjali.NEW OFFICERS' CLUBThe New Officers' Club at Mahagiri Enclave, SMC wasinaugurated by Mr. V. K. Agrawal on 24.08.09 in presence ofMr. P Behera, Mr. S Bhargava and other executives with theirfamily members.Mr. V K Agrawal inaugurating the New Officers' Club.Hon'ble Finance Minister Mr. P C Ghadei at Biswakarma Pooja, NCMVISITORSMs. AI ITO from <strong>Mar</strong>ubeni Tetsugen Co., Ltd, Japan and Mr.A. K. Ghoshal, Consultant, Ferro-Alloy Department, <strong>Mar</strong>ubeniIndia Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata along with Mr. D K Mohanty, VP(Commercial) visited SMC on 14.07.09.Mr. D. Saha, Director of Mines Safety & Mr. K. K. Sharma, Dy.Director of Mines Safety from Bhubaneswar region had beento Sukinda and Mahagiri Mines on 22.07.2009 for inspection.Mr. S. Tiu, Regional Controller of Mines & Dr. Bhagaban,Geologist from IBM, Bhubaneswar had inspected SMC & MMCon 08.10.09.Mr. Joo Byung-Wha, Manager, Steel Business Group 1, Finance& Investment Division, POSCO, Korea, visited SMC & MMCon 11.11.2009.“When angels visit us, we do not hear therustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch ofthe breast of a dove; but we know theirpresence by the love they create in ourhearts.”<strong>Jan</strong>uary – <strong>Mar</strong>ch <strong>2010</strong> 10
alankarFOUNDATION DAYAt the <strong>IMFA</strong> Foundation day celebrations on 26.11.2009, 'Long& Dedicated Service Awards' were distributed to theemployees and prizes to the winners of various sports events.Scenes from Foundation day celebration at SMC:Top: Mr. S Bhargava receiving LDSA from Mr. P BeheraMiddle: Slow Cycling Race in Progress.Bottom: Archery competition in progress.NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONAs a part of celebrations of the New Year <strong>2010</strong>, a T20Cricket match under flood-light was organized by theyoung officers at Mahagiri Enclave on 31.12.2009.CRADLE BUYERMrs. & Mr. Ratan Kumar Sahoo have been blessed with a sonon 10.12.2009.--------- Congratulations!!!The OfficeHard work spotlights the character of people; some turn uptheir sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turnup at all!I always try to go the extra mile at work, but my boss alwaysfinds me and brings me back.The world is full of willing people -- some willing to work andsome willing to let them. - Robert FrostWarning: Dates in Calendar are closer than they appear.I don't mind if you sleep in office. Only, please do not snore.You are disturbing others who are trying to sleep.- Dr. C. Rao, UW-WhitewaterA morning without tea is like something without somethingelse.Hard work never killed anyone, but why give it a chance?Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.Two kinds of people: Those who finish what they start and...Work fascinates most, they can look at it for hours!If 'A' equals success, then the formula is A = X + Y + Z.X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut.- Albert EinsteinTime is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.If you're good you'll get assigned all the work. If you'reREALLY good you will get out of it.*The Priest & The MayorAfter 25 years in the same town, Father O' Shaunessey wassaying his farewells at his retirement dinner. The mayor of thetown had been asked to make a presentation and a shortspeech, but was late arriving. So the priest took it uponhimself to fill the time, and stood up to the microphone:"I remember the first confession I heard here twenty-fiveyears ago and it worried me as to what sort of place I'd cometo... That first confession remains the worst I've ever heard.The chap confessed that he'd stolen a TV set from aneighbour and lied to the police when questioned, successfullyblaming it on a local scallywag. He said that he'd stolen moneyfrom his parents and from his employer; that he'd had an affairwith his best friends' wife; that he'd taken hard drugs, and hadslept with a nun of this church and given her VD. You canimagine what I thought... However I'm pleased to say that asthe days passed I soon realised that this sad fellow was afrightful exception and that this town was indeed a wonderfulplace full of kind and decent people..."At this point the Mayor arrived and apologized for being late,and keen to take the stage, he immediately stepped up to themicrophone and pulled his speech from his pocket:"I'll always remember when Father O' Shaunessey first cameto our town," said the Mayor, "In fact, I'm pretty certain that Iwas the first person that he heard in confession.."“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumblebee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smellthe rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to thefullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”<strong>Jan</strong>uary – <strong>Mar</strong>ch <strong>2010</strong> 11